City Council Regular Meeting eAgenda January 16, 2024
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AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702 TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 1404 LE ROY AVE, BERKELEY 94708 Jesse Arreguin, Mayor
Councilmembers:
District 1 – Rashi Kesarwani
District 5 – Sophie Hahn
District 2 – Terry Taplin
District 6 – Susan Wengraf
District 3 – Ben Bartlett
District 7 – Rigel Robinson
District 4 – Kate Harrison
District 8 – Mark Humbert
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This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953 and applicable Executive Orders as issued by the Governor that are currently in effect . Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Questions regarding public participation may be addressed to the City Clerk Department (510) 981-6900. The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda.
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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call:
Land Acknowledgement Statement:
The City of Berkeley recognizes that the community we live in was built on the territory of xučyun (Huchiun (Hooch-yoon)), the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo (Cho-chen-yo)-speaking Ohlone (Oh-low-nee) people, the ancestors and descendants of the sovereign Verona Band of Alameda County. This land was and continues to be of great importance to all of the Ohlone Tribes and descendants of the Verona Band. As we begin our meeting tonight, we acknowledge and honor the original inhabitants of Berkeley, the documented 5,000-year history of a vibrant community at the West Berkeley Shellmound, and the Ohlone people who continue to reside in the East Bay. We recognize that Berkeley’s residents have and continue to benefit from the use and occupation of this unceded stolen land since the City of Berkeley’s incorporation in 1878. As stewards of the laws regulating the City of Berkeley, it is not only vital that we recognize the history of this land, but also recognize that the Ohlone people are present members of Berkeley and other East Bay communities today. The City of Berkeley will continue to build relationships with the Lisjan Tribe and to create meaningful actions that uphold the intention of this land acknowledgement.
Ceremonial Matters:
In addition to those items listed on the agenda, the Mayor may add additional ceremonial matters.
City Manager Comments:
The City Manager may make announcements or provide information to the City Council in the form of an oral report. The Council will not take action on such items but may request the City Manager place a report on a future agenda for discussion.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters:
Persons will be selected to address matters not on the Council agenda. If five or fewer persons wish to speak, each person selected will be allotted two minutes each. If more than five persons wish to speak, up to ten persons will be selected to address matters not on the Council agenda and each person selected will be allotted one minute each. Persons attending the meeting in-person and wishing to address the Council on matters not on the Council agenda during the initial ten-minute period for such comment, must submit a speaker card to the City Clerk in person at the meeting location and prior to commencement of that meeting. The remainder of the speakers wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items will be heard at the end of the agenda.
Public Comment by Employee Unions (first regular meeting of the month):
This period of public comment is reserved for officially designated representatives of City of Berkeley employee unions, with five minutes allocated per union if representatives of three or fewer unions wish to speak and up to three minutes per union if representatives of four or more unions wish to speak.
Consent Calendar
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The Council will first determine whether to move items on the agenda for “Action” or “Information” to the “Consent Calendar”, or move “Consent Calendar” items to “Action.” Three members of the City Council must agree to pull an item from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar for it to move to Action. Items that remain on the “Consent Calendar” are voted on in one motion as a group. “Information” items are not discussed or acted upon at the Council meeting unless they are moved to “Action” or “Consent”.
No additional items can be moved onto the Consent Calendar once public comment has commenced. At any time during, or immediately after, public comment on Information and Consent items, any Councilmember may move any Information or Consent item to “Action.” Following this, the Council will vote on the items remaining on the Consent Calendar in one motion.
For items moved to the Action Calendar from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar, persons who spoke on the item during the Consent Calendar public comment period may speak again at the time the matter is taken up during the Action Calendar.
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only:
The Council will take public comment on any items that are either on the amended Consent Calendar or the Information Calendar. Speakers will be entitled to two minutes each to speak in opposition to or support of Consent Calendar and Information Items. A speaker may only speak once during the period for public comment on Consent Calendar and Information items.
Additional information regarding public comment by City of Berkeley employees and interns: Employees and interns of the City of Berkeley, although not required, are encouraged to identify themselves as such, the department in which they work and state whether they are speaking as an individual or in their official capacity when addressing the Council in open session or workshops.
Consent Calendar
1.-
Amendment: FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,892–N.S. amending the FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 7,879–N.S. for fiscal year 2024 based upon recommended re-appropriation of committed FY 2023 funding and other adjustments authorized since July 1, 2023, in the amount of $270,355,759 (gross) and $258,134,257 (net).
First Reading Vote:
All Ayes.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Sharon Friedrichsen, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000
2.-
Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of November 20, 2023 (special closed), December 5, 2023 (regular) and December 12 (special and regular).
Financial Implications:
None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, (510) 981-6900
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California For All Animals Grant Award
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to receive a $60,000 California For All Animals grant award from the Koret Shelter Medicine Program at UC Davis and to enter into contract and all necessary amendments with the Regents of the University of California resulting from this funding.
Financial Implications:
Grant - $60,000
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
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Contract No. R9710 Amendment: City of Piedmont for Animal Services From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend an existing contract number R9710 and any amendments with the City of Piedmont for Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS) to provide animal sheltering and certain animal care services to the City of Piedmont. For these services the City of Piedmont will pay the City of Berkeley an amount not to exceed $196,572 for services performed from FY2024 through FY2026. This adjustment will result in a revised maximum total contract amount of $708,388.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
5.-
Extension of Declaration of Homeless Shelter Crisis
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution extending Resolution No. 70,179 – N.S., extending the declaration of a Homeless Shelter Crisis until January 17, 2029.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Peter Radu, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
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Acceptance - $30,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution accepting a $30,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The grant will be used to support a new Civic Arts grant program totaling $60,000 to begin in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The NEA grant will be used to underwrite a new program designed to support the following types of arts and cultural programming in the City of Berkeley: -Nonprofit (not-art specific) organizations located in the City of Berkeley wishing to produce arts/cultural programming in the City of Berkeley led by a partnering arts organization or teaching artist; or -Arts nonprofit organizations located in the Greater Bay Area (outside of Berkeley) wishing to produce arts/cultural programming taking place in the City of Berkeley.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530
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Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on January 16, 2024 From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Approve the request for proposals or invitation for bids (attached to staff report) that will be, or are planned to be, issued upon final approval by the requesting department or division. All contracts over the City Manager’s threshold will be returned to Council for final approval.
Financial Implications:
Various Funds - $3,434,341
Contact: Henry Oyekanmi, Finance, (510) 981-7300
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Contract: Healthy Black Families for Housing Preference Policy Outreach and Education From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a contract and any amendments with Healthy Black Families (HBF) to provide outreach and education activities related to the Housing Preference Policy (HPP) from January 17, 2024 to January 17, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $70,400.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
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Contract No. 32300203 Amendment: Hansine Fisher & Associates for Targeted Case Management, Medi-Cal Administrative Activities, CalAIM Enhanced Care Management Consulting Services From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute an amendment to Contract No. 32300203 for $73,060 and any additional amendments or extensions, with Hansine Fisher & Associates for Targeted Case Management (TCM) consulting services. The contract amendment’s not-to-exceed amount will be increased to a total of $172,600 for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
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Contract No. 32300134 Amendment: Bonita House for Specialized Care Unit Provider From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to amend Contract No. 32300134 with Bonita House to add $11,500 of state Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) grant funding for a not-to-exceed amount of $4,579,500.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
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Revenue Contract: Funding from Berkeley Unified School District for First Aid Services at the Berkeley High School Health Center From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a contract and any resultant revenue agreements and amendments with the Berkeley Unified School District to conduct first aid services at the Berkeley High School Health Center with the projected total amount of $920,557 for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Lisa Warhuus, Health, Housing, and Community Services, (510) 981-5400
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Correcting Effective Date for Salary Range Adjustments of Select Local One Supervisors From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 70,993-N.S. and correcting the effective date of the increase in the salary range of select Local One supervisors – namely, Senior Building Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Equipment Supervisor, Senior Public Works Supervisor, and Senior Solid Waste Supervisor – from January 1, 2023 to December 1, 2022.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Aram Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800
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Contract No. 32200162-1 Amendment: ThirdWave Corporation for Professional Services From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32200162 with ThirdWave Corporation for professional services for an amount not to exceed of $230,000 for a total contract value not to exceed $275,000 through June 30, 2025.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500
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Contract No. 32100080-1 Amendment: Assetworks LLC Software Modules and Professional Services From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32100080 with AssetWorks, LLC to provide additional software modules and professional services extending the term of the contract through December 31, 2028, increasing the amount by $270,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $757,249.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Kevin Fong, Information Technology, (510) 981-6500
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Grant Application: Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Grant Program for the Interstate 80 at Aquatic Park Tide Tube Renovation Project From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or a designee to submit a grant application to the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program for the Interstate 80 at Aquatic Park Tide Tube Renovation Project; accept any grants; execute any resulting grant agreements and any amendments; and that Council authorize the implementation of the projects and appropriation of funding for related expenses, subject to securing the grants.
Financial Implications:
Revenue - $535,000
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
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Grant Application: Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention Grants Program to mitigate hazardous tree conditions at Berkeley overnight camps Revised material (Supp 2)
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a CAL FIRE hazardous tree mitigation grant application in the amount up to $3 million; to accept the grant; to execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments; and authorizing the implementation of the project and appropriation of funding for related expenses, subject to securing the grant.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
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Contracts: As-needed Derelict Vessel and Debris Removal and Disposal Services From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt three (3) Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute the following contracts, and any amendments, extensions, or other change orders for derelict vessel and debris removal and disposal services as-needed, each for a period of January 17, 2024 to January 16, 2026:
1. Lind Marine, for an amount not to exceed $162,000.
2. Power Engineering Construction, for an amount not to exceed $162,000.
3. Silverado Contractors, for an amount not to exceed $162,000.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Scott Ferris, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, (510) 981-6700
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Prevailing Wage Requirements in the Southside Plan Area; Adding Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.108 From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code Title 13 to add Chapter 13.108 --Prevailing Wage Requirements in the Southside Plan Area to establish prevailing wage requirements for projects exceeding 50 units or 50,000 square feet in the Southside Plan Area.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
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Contract: Ethico for Whistleblower Hotline and Case Management Services From: Auditor
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Ethico for whistleblower hotline and case management software services for a total amount not to exceed $100,000 for the contract period of February 1, 2024 through January 31, 2027.
Financial Implications:
General Fund - $100,000
Contact: Jenny Wong, Auditor, (510) 981-6750
20.-
RFP for Development of West Berkeley Service Center
From: Mayor Arreguin (Author), Councilmember Kesarwani (Author), Councilmember Sophie Hahn (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Susan Wengraf (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation:
Refer to the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of the city-owned West Berkeley Service Center, (1900 Sixth Street), to permit site acquisition and construction of a 100-percent affordable housing project with the following key features: -Space on the ground floor of the building for administrative offices, community space and supportive services as currently provided by the City; -Maximizing the number of units under the existing zoning Mixed Use-Residential (MU-R) in conjunction with state law AB 1763 (2019); -A mix of unit sizes, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units; -Require RFP applicants to include a plan for services provision and integration for the population(s) they propose to serve; -A preference for serving seniors and adults with mental health conditions while maintaining flexibility to serve other populations based on availability of funding.
The City Manager should also consider the feasibility of the following elements in the program design: -Universally designed housing for older adults with a portion of the units for assisted living and memory care; -A board and care facility with a minimum of 20 beds including space for staff and services; -Explore available federal, state, regional, local and private funding sources to finance the construction of a housing project, including with the potential target populations.
The issuance of an RFP should be timed to happen soon after funding for the development has been identified.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, (510) 981-7100
21.-
Black History Month Event Berkeley Juneteenth Association, Inc. 501(c)3: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds From: Councilmember Bartlett (Author), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of funds, including $1,500 from the discretionary Council office budget of Vice Mayor Ben Bartlett, to the Berkeley Juneteenth Association, Inc. 501(c)3 for the Black History Month Event. The funds will be relinquished to the City’s General Fund from the discretionary council office budget of Councilmember Ben Bartlett and the discretionary council office budgets of any other Councilmembers who wish to contribute.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, District 3, (510) 981-7130
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Supporting the Installation of Permanent Chess/Games Tables on Telegraph Avenue and Proposing Resolution of Concerns at 2454 Telegraph Avenue (Reviewed by the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity, & Community Committee) From: Councilmember Hahn (Author), Councilmember Robinson (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation:
1. Refer to the FY2025 Budget Process $50,000 to support the installation of fixed or purchase of portable public chess/game tables on Telegraph Avenue, including at or near the intersection of Telegraph and Haste Streets, and potentially elsewhere in Berkeley to support development of a citywide chess & games facility.
2. Refer to the City Manager to explore the potential development of a parklet at or near the Telegraph/Haste intersection, potentially near the South/West corner (beyond the yellow loading area on Haste Street) and other potential locations for a parklet that could accommodate chess/game tables and the volume of community participation this activity generates. Staff should consider who is the appropriate entity to finance such an improvement.
3. Refer to the City Manager the development of a city-wide chess and game facilities program to integrate permanent chess/game nodes into park, curtilage, and/or sidewalk areas throughout Berkeley in a manner that encourages broad participation in and enjoyment of games and supports the building of community around these activities. Consider appropriate locations for nodes, installation of City-owned facilities, rules and regulations for use, and maintenance.
4. Direct the City Manager to explore entering into negotiations with the property owner at 2454 Telegraph Avenue to achieve an agreement that would result in upgrades and improvements to the building exterior/facade, create a landscaped perimeter around the exposed entry area, improve maintenance, and/or similar terms, in exchange for a reduction/waiver of accumulated fees.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To send Item 2 and Item 3 on the Policy Committee's agenda to the City Council as revised with a positive recommendation. Proposed revisions include consideration of: financing of improvements; negotiations with property owner(s); rules relating to the public right-of-way; and support of city-wide program(s).
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150
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Installation of a 3-way Stop at the Intersection of Hopkins and McGee From: Councilmember Hahn (Author), Councilmember Humbert (Co-Sponsor), Mayor Arreguin (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Bartlett (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation:
Direct the City Manager to install two additional stop signs at the intersection of Hopkins and McGee Streets, transforming the ‘T’ intersection into a 3-way stop, to be installed as soon as possible, and no later than July 31, 2024.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Sophie Hahn, Councilmember, District 5, (510) 981-7150
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City of Berkeley Support for Proposition 1 on March 5, 2024 Ballot From: Councilmember Wengraf (Author), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor), Councilmember Kesarwani (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution in Support of California State Proposition 1 and request that the City Manager issue a press release indicating the City’s support.
Financial Implications:
None
Contact: Susan Wengraf, Councilmember, District 6, (510) 981-7160
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Referral: Policies to Accommodate Chess
(Reviewed by the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity, & Community Committee) From: Councilmember Robinson (Author), Councilmember Harrison (Author), Councilmember Hahn (Co-Sponsor) Recommendation:
Refer to the City Manager to explore legislative and policy alternatives for accommodating chess and games in the public right-of-way. Consideration should be given to ensure that use of tables and chairs does not unduly obstruct public sidewalks or complicate existing enforcement of rules relating to the public right-of-way.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To send Item 2 and Item 3 on the Policy Committee's agenda to the City Council as revised with a positive recommendation. Proposed revisions include consideration of: financing of improvements; negotiations with property owner(s); rules relating to the public right-of-way; and support of city-wide program(s).
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Rigel Robinson, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170 Action Calendar
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The public may comment on each item listed on the agenda for action. For items moved to the Action Calendar from the Consent Calendar or Information Calendar, persons who spoke on the item during the Consent Calendar public comment period may speak again during one of the Action Calendar public comment periods on the item. Public comment will occur for each Action item (excluding public hearings, appeals, and/or quasi-judicial matters) in one of two comment periods, either 1) before the Action Calendar is discussed; or 2) when the item is taken up by the Council.
A member of the public may only speak at one of the two public comment periods for any single Action item.
The Presiding Officer will request that persons wishing to speak line up at the podium, or use the "raise hand" function in Zoom, to determine the number of persons interested in speaking at that time. Up to ten (10) speakers may speak for two minutes. If there are more than ten persons interested in speaking, the Presiding Officer may limit the public comment for all speakers to one minute per speaker. Speakers are permitted to yield their time to one other speaker, however no one speaker shall have more than four minutes. The Presiding Officer may, with the consent of persons representing both sides of an issue, allocate a block of time to each side to present their issue.
Action items may be reordered at the discretion of the Chair with the consent of Council.
Action Calendar – Scheduled Public Comment Period
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During this public comment period, the Presiding Officer will open and close a comment period for each Action item on this agenda (excluding any public hearings, appeals, and/or quasi-judicial matters). The public may speak on each item. Those who speak on an item during this comment period may not speak a second time when the item is taken up by Council.
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
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Staff shall introduce the public hearing item and present their comments. For certain hearings, this is followed by five-minute presentations each by the appellant and applicant. The Presiding Officer will request that persons wishing to speak line up at the podium, or use the "raise hand" function in Zoom, to be recognized and to determine the number of persons interested in speaking at that time.
Up to ten (10) speakers may speak for two minutes. If there are more than ten persons interested in speaking, the Presiding Officer may limit the public comment for all speakers to one minute per speaker. Speakers are permitted to yield their time to one other speaker, however no one speaker shall have more than four minutes. The Presiding Officer may with the consent of persons representing both sides of an issue allocate a block of time to each side to present their issue.
When applicable, each member of the City Council shall verbally disclose all ex parte contacts concerning the subject of the hearing. Councilmembers shall also submit a report of such contacts in writing prior to the commencement of the hearing. Written reports shall be available for public review in the office of the City Clerk.
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Expansion of the Elmwood Business Improvement District, Levy Assessments in the District for 2025, and Authorize a Contract with the Elmwood Business Association (EBA) to receive assessment revenue From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion:
1. Adopt first reading of an Ordinance expanding the Elmwood Business Improvement District, amending Chapter 7.84 of the Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) originally adopted by Ordinance No. 6,164-N.S.; and
2. Adopt a Resolution levying assessments in the Elmwood Business Improvement District for calendar year 2025 and giving the City Manager authority to contract with the Elmwood Business Association (EBA) to receive assessment revenue and spend it on improvements and activities authorized in the Ordinance and the Resolution of Intention: Resolution No. 71,099 -N.S.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Eleanor Hollander, Economic Development, (510) 981-7530
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Amending the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract to (a) Eliminate PEPRA Cost Sharing for Unrepresented Employees (b) Add Paramedic and Limited Term EMT to Safety Category Supplemental material (Supp 2)
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution of Intention and first reading of an Ordinance to amend the contract between the Board of Administration, California Public Employees’ Retirement System, and the City Council for the City of Berkeley (a) pursuant to California Government Code Section 20516 to eliminate the cost share contributions made on behalf of the City by PEPRA members of the Unrepresented Employees group, and (b) pursuant to California Government Code Section 20434 to add the Paramedic and Limited Term Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) classifications under the Safety category.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Aram Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources, (510) 981-6800
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Consideration of Options for Berkeley High School Staff Parking Supplemental material (Supp 2)
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Receive information on several options for providing additional parking for Berkeley High School staff. Provide feedback to staff, which will then be shared with 2x2 Committee with the goal of identifying a mutually agreeable solution for both the school district and the City.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Anne Cardwell, City Manager's Office, (510) 981-7000
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Referral: Neighborhood-Scale Commercial
(Reviewed by the Land Use, Housing, & Economic Development Committee) From: Councilmember Robinson (Author), Councilmember Bartlett (Author), Councilmember Taplin (Author) Recommendation:
Refer to the City Manager and Planning Commission to consider and develop policies to permit neighborhood-scale retail uses in residential zones to increase economic opportunity, vitality, and walkability in Berkeley neighborhoods. Changes may include zoning alterations or modifications to use permit requirements.
In order to inform any potential policy changes, staff should conduct analysis and outreach to understand the market demand for neighborhood-scale commercial uses and consider best practices from other municipalities.
Staff and the Planning Commission should consider conditions and development of performance standards to avoid detrimental impacts on surrounding residential uses and neighborhoods, including but not limited to limitations on noise, odors, smoke, waste generation, operating hours, signage, loading/unloading activity, setbacks, tenant protections, limitations on selling alcohol for on-site consumption, considerations for ADA compliance, restricting applicants to businesses with fewer than three locations, and establishing different permitting requirements depending on square footage, proposed use, or other factors.
Policy Committee Recommendation: To send the item as revised to the City Council with a positive recommendation.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Rigel Robinson, Councilmember, District 7, (510) 981-7170
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Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.75 to the Berkeley Municipal Code to Establish Protections Relating to Horses Held, Owned, Used, Exhibited, or Otherwise Kept for Racing or Other Sport, Entertainment or Profit (Reviewed by the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity, & Community Committee) From: Councilmember Harrison (Author)
Recommendation:
Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.75 to the Berkeley Municipal Code to Establish Protections Relating to Horses Held, Owned, Used, Exhibited, or Otherwise Kept for Racing or Other Sport, Entertainment or Profit.
Policy Committee Recommendation: Send the item to Council with a qualified positive recommendation to approve the Ordinance with substantial edits and as may be necessary for legal and administrative purposes.
Financial Implications:
See report
Contact: Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4, (510) 981-7140 Information Reports
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FY 2023 Preliminary Year-End Status
From: City Manager
Contact: Sharon Friedrichsen, Budget Manager, (510) 981-7000 Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda
Adjournment
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Item #5: Extension of Declaration of Homeless Shelter Crisis Irene Rice
Vianney Gonzalez, on behalf of Extra Space Storage
Elsa and Matt Esch
Stephanie Lowe
Item #30: Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.75 to the Berkeley Municipal Code to Establish Protections Relating to Horses Held, Owned, Used, Exhibited, or Otherwise Kept for Racing or Other Sport, Entertainment or Profit Tweed Conrad
C. Scott Chaney, Executive Director, California Horse Racing Board BART Development
Melanie Lawrence and John Smail
Friends of Adeline
Chris Gilbert
Crime
Richard Robbins, on behalf of Wareham Development
Seamus Kelly
Ray Sharma, on behalf of Gora, Inc. (2)
Ilana Pearlman
David Lerman
John Parman
Safe Streets
Danielle Hacker
Ben Gould
John Parman
Alfred Twu
Sean
Street Paving
Susan Orbuch
Pamela Rudd
Alicia Telford
Clare and Dianna Mullins
Barbara Gilbert
Bryce Nesbitt
Ray Freeman
Kenny Yip
Laura Louis
Elizabeth Kloian
Lisa Chow
Diane Garcia
Kay Englund
Karen Nady
John Malork
Mario Aranha
Peggy Radel
Bus Service
Minar Aware
Luoping Zhang
Erin Baudo Felter
Grank Fletcher
Winter Shelter
Christoverre Kohller
Elana Auerbach
Moni Law
Diana Bohn
Mental Health
Moni Law
Eddie Bui
Minimum Wage
Henry Beadles
Farmers Market Porta Potties
Donna Mickleson
$14M Budget Update
Eric Friedman
Uber/Lyft
Wendy Alfsen
David Lermam
Brown Act
Berkeley People’s Alliance
Anna Armstrong
Ohlone Greenway
Cindi Goldbert
Save Theaters
Salli Lundgren
Cup of Water Price
Jennifer Fisher
Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act
Sierra Club, Northern Alameda County Group
Restaurant Inspections
Eric Friedman
Emissions Footprint
Corinne Scown
930 Harrison Street
Yessica Prado
#Giving Tuesday
Eric Friedman
People’s Park
Carol Hirth
Diana Bohn
Library
Eric Friedman
Duplex Owners
Rick Maisel
URL’s Only
John Parman
Vivian Warkentin (4)
Israel/Gaza
Sadaf Qazi
Ilana Pearlman
Hillary Kilimnik
Jennifer Carmona
Richard Tamm
Vladlena Gulchin
Rachel Factor
Sofia Pavlova
Linda Wulf
David Kilimnik
Blair Fingerhut
Lori Pottinger
Dorothea Dorenz
Joshua Schnoll
Laura Schmidt
Matt Lasner
Jaleh Niazi
Nancy Bickel
Sandy Schwarcz
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John Blaustein
Craig Peterson
Michelle Chen
Anne Pescatello and Bonnie Wade
Jim Hynes
Tony Warwick
Mati Teiblum
Bohun Kinloch
Barbara Vaughan
Michael Salveson
Andrea and Stan Washburn
David Biale
Fran Segal
Susan Brand
Dave Kent
Judith and Stanley Lubman
Christina Crowley
Brett Mendel
Lori Berenson
Moni Law
Maya B.
Fateme Montazeri
Beatriz Manz
Luqman Saib
Caroline Lucas
Rohan Sabnis
Daniel Frydman
Mitch Cohen
Keith Watts
Robin Blum
Pamela Drake
Abigail Tolby
Jack Kurzweil
Veena Nambiar
James Nelson
Enikia Ford Morthel
David Kilimnik
Christine Lee
Christina Harb
Ellen Feigenbaum
Peter Schwab
Lori Berenson
Karin Vosgueritchian
Isa Hoffman
Amy Cummings
Emma Koeze
Lisa Jervis
Terry Mandel
Richard Fish
Sylvia Santillanez
Bob Flasher
Elana Auerbach
Chrissy Hoffman
Tasneem Nomnabhai
Debra Barach
Karen Carroll
Kiernan Rok
Barbara Erickson
Carl Nelson
Dorothea Dorenz
Lea Zalinskis
Daniel Goldstein
Clyde Leland
Jim Gilbert
Lillie Brum
Deb Fink
Luqman Saib
Jean Weininger
Ronnie Cohen
Martin and Jill Dodd
Jerry Berkman
Emily Brod
Jenny Wenk
Katya Gerwein
Karen Olson
Susan Matisoff
Candace Hyde-Wang
Judi Doyle
Raphael Goldman
Susan Orbuch
Jenna Lewis
Todd Andrew
Robert Zucker
Bronya Feldmann
Barbara Schick
Dorothea Dorenz
Karen Weinstein
Deborah Leeds
Susan Oliver
Daren Fields
Carmen de Monteflores
Janis Pearson
Mary Stapleton
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Lean and John Rosenthal
Michael Lonergan
Verna Winters
Huzaifa Ahmad
Hope Alper
Ellen Feigenbaum
Monika Mann
Sarah Goldstein
Anirvan Chatterjee
John Hitchen
Ilene Lee
Shelley Horwitz
Malka Weitman
Eric Strauss
Robin Blum
Debbi
Jerry Skrainar
Mary Louise Zernicke
Martha Staskawi
Michael Cassidy
Lubat Asadova
Auzeef Ramzan Ali
Rachel Stevensen
Lionel Chocron
Esther Brass-Chorin
Barbara Mathew Smith
Vincent Casalaina
Judy Logan
Revi Sagee
Rabbi Adam Naftalin-Kelman
Rebecca Landes
Joan Bradus
Matthew Lasner
Stuart Cohen
Sofia Pavlova
Tom and Jane Kelly
Noah Alper
Andrea Medrano
Nancy Sader
Ruth Ehrenkrantz
Joan Hart
Carol Hirth
Harry Delmer
Linda Strean
Councilmember Harrison
Barbara Gilbert
Peggy Harris
Christina Harb
Laura Atkins
Robert Bonem
M. Audrey Gardner
Stefano DellaVigna
Mary Wrenn
Catalina Ruiz-Healy
Itamar Landau
Lowell Finley
Michael Gardner
Rochelle Blumenfeld
Stephen Morris
Fran Haselsteiner
Vicki Sommer
Richard Swartz
Dianna Dar
Helen Marcus
Robin Kojima
Richard Keene
Steve Scholl
Jessica Behrman
Mia Reid
Andrea Prichett
Barbara Vaughan
Gloria Schild
Nancy Rader
Scott West
Robsun Coaching
Jane Schoenfeld
Alan Pearson
Dan and Lynne Fingerman
Holly Smith
Barbara Lewis
Tali Ziv
Jim Blume
Alan Schoenfeld
Colleen Busch
Patricia Kipnis
Bill Powning
Rabbi Yonatan Cohen
Eric Friedman
Rebecca Brams
Ruth Muscehl
Andrea Cassidy
Elizabeth Horowitz
Jessica Abbe
Stuart Kelman
Ivan Diamond
Teresa Wong
Janice Pardoe
Alison Lingo
Issy Kipnis
Geri Degen
Steve Meyers
Paul Jacobs
John Light
Marsha Gale
Sarah Baughn
Elisabeth Goldstein
Richard Marcus
Liz Hoadley
Katherine Mapes-Resnik
Joan Sarnat
William Guynn
Isabelle Gaston
Rick Maisel
Gail Nanao
Wendy Bloom
Gytta Papier
Michael Scandling
Shelley Golomb
Jennifer Mary Pearson
Esta Brand
Michael Juster
Simone Hoelck
Susan Schickman
Susan Frankel and Moshe Maler
Barbara Gross Davis
Catherine de la Pena
Susan Goldstein
Elaine Jackson
Neil Lupa
Ellen Weinreb
Ruth Berins Collier
Bill Miner
Lili Naveh
Abigail Tolby
Namita Chandra
Roni Con
Francesca Mejia
Rachel Eryn Kalish
Luqman Saib
Eric Friedman
Medodee
Miranda Lucia
Vish Soroushian
Allen Mayer
Laurie Dubin
Moni Law
Myriam Misrach
Hillary Kilimnik
Pascal Bensoussan
Lea Zalinskis
Luqman Saib
Andrea Waid
John Anderson
Andrew Fox
Susan Whitman
Kenneth Solnit
Dora Weinstein
Hillary Kilimnik
Doug Herst
Anna Henry
David Davis
Diana Bohn
Judd
Abigail Tolby
Mikelle Emanuel-Shoham
Roxana Dhada
Karin Vosgueritchian
Dorthea Dorenz (2)
Amodini Choudhary
Desmid Lyon
Olivia Lapinsky
Eyyad Haddad
Janice Schroeder
Muniba Ahmed
Felisa Simon
Amber Yada
Yossi Fendel
Arushi Kalam
Eyman Elzarka
Leslie Valas
Samira
Zachary Weed
Phoebe Thomas Sorgen
Yoel Kahn
Anthony Stone
Dhoha Bareche
Bruce Feingold
Michelle Brenner
Thomas Luce
Sophia Elkin
Denah Bookstein
Somaya Abdelgany
Georgia Maslowski
Madeeha Khan
Anne Ellis
Rachel Gita Schiff
Jan Leuin
Rabbi Chai Levy
Milo Anjelo
Yael Chaver
Amy Gordon Risz
Baruch Kadish
Alison Griffith
Arbel Shemesh
Igor Tregub
Jane Diamond
Michelle Brenner
Barbara Schick
Ann Garrison
Hind Eliyan
Iris Greenberg-Smith
Aharon Hochbaum
Kay Englund
Karen Weil
Elsa Tranter
Dorit Hochbaum
Joan Wagger
Bobbie Steinhart
Josh Greenbaum
Ory Sandel
Judith Breakstone
Oleg Ivanov
Susanne DeWitt
Ayana Davis
Madeline Feingold
Skye Lovett
Jo Ilfeld
Lois Wolf
Sally Nelson
Dor Abrahamson
Nimrod Pitsker Ellas
Terry Friedkin
Kaeilyn Moss
Judy Chess
Mark Morris
Nancy Klein
John Citron
Benjamin Fleischman
David Kafton
Steven Segal
Jerry Berkman
Ditsa Pines
Charles and Deborah Koppelman
Saturn McCoy
Felisa Simon
Gabriela Kipnis
Howard Miller
Eli Dsko
Susanne DeWitt
Robert Bonem
William Rosen
Alan Kittner
Chloe Novak
Gabriela Kipnis
Stanley Wulf
Gabriella Kellerman
Jeff Stein
Birger Stamperdahl
Noga Alon
David Kafton
Judy Massarano
William Guynn
Susan Heitler
Soshana Gross
Rhoda Agin
Ilona Sturm
Leslie Valas
Elana Auerbach
Liron Ouziel
Deborah Sosebee
Miriam Ferris
Marin McCoy
Susanne DeWitt
Ly Tran
Melodee Au
Antoinette Siguenza
David Socholitzky
Coco Kennedy
Alex Gumbs
Amy Cummings
Jules
Cierra Cardenas
Sylvia
Jennifer Fechner
Anna Henry
Jude Berman
Robert Stamper
Sofia Pavlova
Hagar Scher
Riley Abeles
Amy Cummings
Miriam Barrere
Elissa Kittner
Dan Fendel
Desmid Lyon
Kinneret Katz
Eids TV
Dorothea Dorenz
Deborah Shaw
Aliza Elias
Joanne Donsky
Yafit Shriki-Magidash
Paul Lee
Marc Sapir
Liron Ouizel
Jay Park
Stephanie Green
Helane Zeiger
Nicole Chabot
Judith Tabb
Stefano Schiavon
John Rosenberg and Diane Gerstler
Jil Geller
Laurene Wu McClain
Tami Rowen
Andrea Cohen
Michael TenBrink
Andy Hanauer
Lean and John Rosenthal
Patrice Ignelzi
Donna DeDiemar
Jim Jones
Ben Ringler
Alan Shindel
Karen Weinstein
David Ritvo
Rachel Bradley
Darya Kavitskaya
Denise Resnikoff
Jennifer Lewis
Rebekah Stern
Cassidy Kelly
Robert Bonem
Hagar Scher
Itamar Landau
Brian Rosenberg
Rachel Gita Schiff
Dmitriy Ryaboy
Ariel Lev
Noga Ravid
Isaac Turiel
Margery Eriksson and James Nelson
Judd Goodman
Gary Grimm
Sandy Curtis
Colleen Busch
Jean Weininger
Sherry Smith
Lauren Kubiak
Gretchen Brandt
Mona Bernstein
Emily Fox
Lisa Miller
Phyllis Steiber
Norman Postone
Iola Vollen
Jay Park
Fran Haselsteiner
Barbara Gilbert
Todd Andrew
Stephen Woodrow
Raphael Goldman
Nick and Emily Brod
Andrew Bestwick
Megan Hall
Eric Friedman
Ayelet Waldman
Peggy Orenstein
Michael Bauce
Melissa Chapman
Marvin Engel
Gabrielle Hazan
Jaclyn Phi
Arthur and Sheila Braufman
Luqman Saib
Rebecca Perlman
Peter Bruce DuMont
Chris Koenig
Summer Brenner
Ly Tran
Liberty Schubert
Noga Ravid
Barryett Enge
Leah Amzel
Talia Dixon
Ilana Pearlman
Kim Friedman
Mikelle Emanuel Shoham
Madeline Pignetti
Yoni Brenner
Chris Koenig (2)
Sommer Iqbal
Karina Sando
Bay Area Educators for Palenstine
Sally Nelson
Isaac Kaplan
Tammy Hardin
James Tabor
Shanna Baron
Tal Garner
Jason Spangenthal
Marcelo Vaz
Michael Solorio
Michelle Lessans
Maryum Styles
Michael Steinberg
Moni Law
Nora Shourd
Esther Brass
Hillary Kilmnik
Roy Elis
Shoshana Beary
Mark Brody
Jennifer Splansky Jester
Rachel Factor
Jamie Epstein
Sara Shendelman
Arbel Shemesh
Wynd Kaufmyn
Rebecca Soffer and Alberto Malvestio
Leah Amzel
Lindsay Vurek
Brett Mendel
Stacey Hara
Laila Stone
Deb Fink
Shani Stolero
David Davis
Mimi Schultz
Helmi Abdellatif
Kiara Bragg
Jaiden Feldman
Daniel Milutin
Paul Lee
Khalid Kishawi
Cheryl Davila (2)
Nritkaar Dhesi
Berkeley Federation of Teachers
Chloe Novak
Diana Bohn (2)
Amy Cummings
Russbumper (2)
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